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[hlouella]

I am almost ten weeks and sick. I have a headache sinus drainage and a really bad cough. What is safe to take?

[hlouella]

That helps a lot. I have to find a dr. Thank u

[anm89]

Here is a list that my Dr gave me at my first pregnancy check up. I hope this helps.

Allergies- Benadryl, Tavist, Robitussin Expectorant, Zyrtec, Claritin, Tylenol Sinus.

Cold/Fever- Tylenol or extra strength Tylenol: increase your fluid intake, rest in bed; report any fever greater than 100.4F.

Congestion- Benadryl, Mucinex, Tavist, Robitussin Expectorant.

Cough- Robitussin, Mucinex, Delsym*my fav*

Constipation- Colace, Fibercon, Metamucil, Milk of Magnesia, Surfax, increase natural fiber and fluids into your diet.

Diarrhea- Kaopectate, Imodium AD, clear fluids for 24 hours; no dairy products.

Headache- Acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tylenol extra strength) report any headache unrelieved by thus medication.

Heartburn- Mylanta, Maalox, Riopan, Tums, Pepcid AC

Hemorrhoids- Anusol cream/suppositories, Tucks, Preparation H pads or cream; report any rectal bleeding.

Gas- Mylicon-80, Mylanta, Gas-x, Phazyme

Nausea- Emetrol, Vitamin B6 200mg/daily; avoid caffeine and salty foods, sip fluids through a straw or stuck on ice chips, dry meals with liquid between meals.

Sore throat- Cepacol Lozenges, warm salt water gargling

Skin irritation- Calamine lotion, Caldryl lotion, Coracaine, Lanacort, Neosporin ointment, Benadryl ointment